Korean War Veterans Association Nebraska chapter President Dan Ryberg speaks during a press conference announcing the state will present challenge coins for living Korean War veterans. Also at the announcement, from left, are: VFW State Adjutant Jeffrey Baker, American Legion State Commander Judy Walters, Ryberg, Gov. Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs Director John Hilgert.
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A challenge coin honoring Korean War veterans in Nebraska includes a 48-star American flag, the South Korea flag and an inscription from the National Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs clarified its new statewide initiative for living Korean War veterans is not just a way to recognize veterans but also preserve the history and stories of Nebraska's veterans who are still alive before it's too late.
Photos: Omaha World War II vet honored as part of Nebraska initiative
Carl Schrat, a World War II veteran who served in the navy, greets his neighbor, who he considers to be more of his grandchild, Ellie Murphy, 6, at a World War II medal presentation ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans in Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Gov. Jim Pillen shakes hands with Carl Schrat, a World War II veteran who served in the navy, during a World War II medal presentation ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans in Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD
A medal is pictured at a World War II medal presentation ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans in Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The ceremony is part of an initiative launched earlier this year by Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs to honor Nebraska’s living World War II veterans.
MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Carl Schrat, a World War II veteran who served in the navy, greets his neighbor, who he considers to be more of his grandchild, Carleigh Murphy, 1, in the arms of her father Eugene Murphy at a World War II medal presentation ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans in Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Carleigh was namved
MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at a World War II medal presentation ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans in Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The ceremony is part of an initiative launched earlier this year by Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs to honor Nebraska’s living World War II veterans.
MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Carl Schrat, a World War II veteran who served in the navy, holds a photo of his wife Lanora, who recently passed away, during a World War II medal presentation ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans in Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Korean War Veterans Association Nebraska chapter President Dan Ryberg speaks during a press conference announcing the state will present challenge coins for living Korean War veterans. Also at the announcement, from left, are: VFW State Adjutant Jeffrey Baker, American Legion State Commander Judy Walters, Ryberg, Gov. Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs Director John Hilgert.
A challenge coin honoring Korean War veterans in Nebraska includes a 48-star American flag, the South Korea flag and an inscription from the National Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
